Divided we fall16 December 2015IntelligenceChinese-style shopping malls threaten our citiesChinese-style shopping malls threaten our citiesRegion: Rest of the worldMore: HousingChinaShopping mallsUrban realmCommunitiesInternationalism
Archigram's 1962 Nottingham Shopping Viaduct proposal points the way forward29 April 2021IntelligenceRadical architecture group suggests a future for loathed Nottingham shopping centre, writes Harry TindaleRadical architecture group suggests a future for loathed Nottingham shopping centre, writes Harry TindaleRegion: East MidlandsMore: Future architect writersRIBAJ/Future Architects writing competitionArchigramNottinghamRetailShopping mallsPlaces planning & communityFuture architect writer
Retail isn’t ready to shut up shop yet10 October 2016IntelligenceIs retail construction reaching the end of the line?Is retail construction reaching the end of the line?Region: United KingdomMore: Economic outlookRetailShopsDesigning & building itExternal managementFinancial forecastingRecessionOnline shopping
Retail’s constant adaptation presents architectural opportunities5 February 2024IntelligenceWhile physical stores are declining, a rising tide of unused retail space presents new possibilitiesWhile physical stores are declining, a rising tide of unused retail space presents new possibilitiesRegion: United KingdomMore: High streetsRetailBrian GreenShopping mallsOnline shoppingPandemicBusiness clients & servicesPlaces planning & community
The golden age of glass-roofed shopping arcades12 February 2024CultureThe Galleria Umberto 1, Naples, 19th centuryThe Galleria Umberto 1, Naples, 19th centuryRegion: EuropeMore: Valeria CarulloPhotographConservation & heritageShopping mallRetailEdwin SmithMilanNaplesLondon
Shopping spree24 August 2015CultureBarnaby Barford investigates our relationship with shopsBarnaby Barford investigates our relationship with shopsRegion: LondonMore: ArtBarnaby BarfordRetailV&A
Pop-up creative hub provides meanwhile use for Enfield shopping centre18 January 2022BuildingsDallas-Pierce-Quintero's Culture Palace demonstrates the importance of arts in the recovery of the high streetDallas-Pierce-Quintero's Culture Palace demonstrates the importance of arts in the recovery of the high streetRegion: LondonMore: MacEwen AwardEnfieldEnfield CouncilShopping mallDallas-Pierce-QuinteroPerformance spacesMuseumBookshopMeanwhile spacePlaces planning & communityArchitecture for social purposeCulture PalacePop-upMacEwen Award 2022
Opportunities: Developers eye empty shops for hospitality and healthcare16 May 2022IntelligenceDiversified uses could revitalise the declining high streetDiversified uses could revitalise the declining high streetRegion: United KingdomMore: RetailHealthcareSport & leisureADPRyder ArchitectsChapman TaylorHeatherwick StudioPamela Buxton
Talking shops: how to keep the high street alive2 June 2017IntelligenceWith so many stakeholders, collaboration is essentialWith so many stakeholders, collaboration is essentialRegion: United KingdomMore: High StreetShopping mallDesigning & building itCommunityExternal managementJan Kattein Architects
Charter Place shopping centre does nothing to revive a failing typology30 March 2020CultureRuth Ramsden’s RIBAJ/Future Architects essay on the architecture of shopping centresRuth Ramsden’s RIBAJ/Future Architects essay on the architecture of shopping centresRegion: South / South EastMore: Future ArchitectsRetailRuth RamsdenFuture architect writers
Sana Tabassum celebrates all things shopping after lockdown24 June 2022CultureStudent, Commended: Sana TabassumStudent, Commended: Sana TabassumRegion: United KingdomMore: DrawingPandemicEye Line 2022Sana TabassumJan-Carlos KucharekCompetition
Diamond in the rough15 November 2016BuildingsSomewhere place that came out of nowhereSomewhere place that came out of nowhereRegion: YorkshireMore: ACMEHammersonLeedsDesigning & building itRegenerationShopping malls